I had planned showing you some Fall projects but I got lost…. and was time to show you the new La Mia Boutique…before the next one is out! Avrei voluto pubblicare uno dei capi per l’autunno ma mi sono persa per strada… ed era ora di farvi vedere la nuova La Mia Boutique…prima che esca la prossima! If you’re into mixing prints you will love … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 11/2018 Review-Recensione
I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with shorts…they are very practical in the summer heat but never look quite right on me…in the end I don’t wear them much outside the house. I made a Named Alpi chinos last year and worn them quite a bit…but being white they tend to get stained pretty easily…or I am clumsier when I wear them! I … Continue reading Comfy and fast: La Mia Boutique shorts
I have just realized I haven’t posted any reviews in 6 months! Time to remedy that! Here is the new La Mia Boutique issue that was published 10 days ago. Both the cover jacket and pants are included in the magazine. I like the fabric they chose for the short jacket though I always have issues with shoulder pleats. I think I would rather wear … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 10/2018 Review-Recensione
I will call it The Long Summer of Pants as I’ve been sewing 4 pairs in a row… La chiamere’ La lunga estate dei pantaloni… ne ho cuciti quattro paia di seguito. I had this leftover silk laying around in my sewing room in sight for over a year…but couldn’t figure out what to make with it… It’s hard to believe this fabric was one … Continue reading Silk lounge shorts
Despite my serious face I am very very happy with how this dress turned out! I had been dreaming of a white maxi linen dress for a long time…over a year at least…since I bought my fabric from La Fab Tessuti last August. Choosing the pattern was a no-brainer for me… I wanted something that could accommodate the lack of draping linen has and convey … Continue reading 1609 Jiffy 1960’s Simplicity – Maxi Linen Dress
